Shinglers, Dawsons dominate Big Foot Sprints

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Last Updated: Monday, 24 December 2018 14:17

Michele Dawson and Ewan Shingler took out the annual Big Foot Sprints on Sunday in an excellent preparation for the Xmas 5-Days carnival in Sydney.

Big Foot borrowed Garingal's Macquarie Hospital map, and Scottish coach in residence Grace Molloy set the courses which feature a chasing start for the second run.

Ewan's victory in the men's division put the host club back on the honour board for the first time in five years. He pipped clubmate and fellow junior Alastair George by 13 seconds over the two legs, having led by five seconds after the first race.

Adding lustre to the boys' quinella was the fact they ran in the club's retro gear (see pic, no doubt handed down by parents!). 

Last year's winner, Aidan Dawson from Garingal, finished third, 44 seconds back.

But his older sister Michele kept the family name and GO on the event's list of champions with a comfortable 47-second win over Nea Shingler - Ewan's 13-year-old sister showing some serious pedigree.

Making it a family day out, mum Paula Shingler was third woman home, 11 seconds shy of Nea.

Overall result are here. Thanks Grace, thanks BF.